As the National Day holiday travel period continues, the Ministry of Transport has identified 30 service areas across China expected to experience particularly busy charging conditions on October 4th. Travelers heading through provinces like Hebei, Henan, and Liaoning are advised to be prepared for potential queues.
High Demand for EV Charging During Golden Week
The Ministry of Transport’s dynamic monitoring indicates that a significant number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be under heavy demand on October 4th. The majority of these high-traffic service areas are concentrated in Hebei, Henan, and Liaoning provinces. To help drivers navigate these busy periods, the ministry recommends using the ‘e 畅通’ WeChat mini-program. This tool provides real-time operational status of charging facilities at various service areas, allowing travelers to plan their routes and charging stops more effectively.
Service Areas Facing Charging Congestion on October 4th:
- Hebei Province: Tanghai Service Area (G0111, Tianjin-Shenyang & Shenyang-Tianjin), Tangshan Service Area (S0105, Tangshan-Tianjin), Leting Service Area (G0111, Tianjin-Qinhuangdao), Changli Service Area (G0111, Tianjin-Qinhuangdao), Funing Service Area (G0111, Tianjin-Shenyang & Shenyang-Tianjin), Dongguang Service Area (G3, Beijing-Taipei), Langfang Service Area (G95, Zhuozhou-Langfang), Bazhou Service Area (S3700, Baoding-Tianjin).
- Henan Province: Luohe Service Area East District (G4, Beijing-Hong Kong & Macao), Yushan West Boundary Service Area South District (G30, Horgos-Lianyungang), Yushan West Boundary Service Area North District (G30, Lianyungang-Horgos), Wangwushan Service Area North District (G35, Heze-Baoji).
- Liaoning Province: Kangping Service Area (G25, Tieling-Chaoyang), Xiong Yue Service Area (G15, Dalian-Shenyang), Tieling Service Area (G1, Siping-Shenyang).
- Shanxi Province: Huozhou Service Area (G5, Linfen-Taiyuan), Wucheng Service Area (G20, Qingdao-Yinchuan).
- Shaanxi Province: Chengcheng Service Area (G5, Xi’an-Hancheng & Hancheng-Xi’an).
- Heilongjiang Province: Anda Service Area (G10, Harbin-Daqing).
- Anhui Province: Yuhui Service Area (G3, Hefei-Xuzhou).
- Hunan Province: Qiaotouhe Service Area (S50, Loudi-Changsha).
- Guangdong Province: Shuibian Service Area (S1, Guangzhou-Lianzhou).
- Guangxi Province: Bajiao Zhai Service Area (G59, Hunan-Guilin).
- Sichuan Province: Xin’an Service Area (G5, Mianyang-Guangyuan).
- Guizhou Province: Yuqing Service Area (S30, Tongren-Guiyang).
- Gansu Province: Jiuquan Service Area (G30, Xinjiang-Lanzhou).
- Ningxia Province: Ma’er Zhuang Service Area South District (G2012, Zhongwei-Yanchi).
National Travel Volume Insights
Data from October 3rd, the third day of the National Day holiday, reveals that the total cross-regional passenger flow reached 303.568 million person-times. This figure represents a slight decrease of 0.6% compared to the previous day and a 0.4% drop compared to the same day in 2025.
Breaking down the travel modes:
- Railways saw 19.273 million passenger trips, a decrease of 7.2% from the previous day but a 6.1% increase year-on-year.
- Road transport accounted for 279.99 million person-times, down 0.2% daily and 0.8% annually. This includes 37.87 million person-times for commercial passenger transport (down 2.4% daily, up 5.9% annually) and 242.12 million person-times for non-commercial small passenger cars on highways and ordinary national and provincial roads (up 0.2% daily, down 1.7% annually).
- Water transport experienced a rise, with 2.046 million passenger trips, an increase of 12.6% from the previous day and 6.3% year-on-year.
- Civil aviation saw a decrease, with 2.259 million passenger trips, down 5.9% daily and 5.8% annually.
Drivers planning their journeys during this busy holiday period are encouraged to stay informed about traffic conditions and charging station availability to ensure a smoother travel experience.
